LESSON 27

Above all else I want to see.

1 Today's
idea expresses something stronger than mere determination. It gives
vision priority among your desires. You may feel hesitant about using
the idea, on the grounds that you are not sure you really mean it.
This does not matter. The purpose of today's exercises is to
bring the time when the idea will be wholly true a little nearer.

2 There may be
a great temptation to believe that some sort of sacrifice is being
asked of you when you say you want to see above all else. If you
become uneasy about the lack of reservation involved, add:

Vision has no cost to anyone.

If fear of loss still persists, add
further:

It can only bless.

3 The idea for
today needs many repetitions for maximum benefit. It should be used
at least every half hour, and more if possible. You might try for
every 15 or 20 minutes. It is recommended that you set a definite
time interval for using the idea when you wake or shortly afterwards,
and attempt to adhere to it throughout the day. It will not be
difficult to do this, even if you are engaged in conversation, or
otherwise occupied at the time. You can still repeat one short
sentence to yourself without disturbing anything.

4 The real
question is, how often will you remember? How much do you want
today's idea to be true? Answer one of these questions, and you
have answered the other. You will probably miss several applications,
and perhaps quite a number. Do not be disturbed by this, but do try
to keep on your schedule from then on. If only once during the day
you feel that you were perfectly sincere while you were repeating
today's idea, you can be sure that you have saved yourself many
years of effort.